Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS at Oumedicine, Oklahoma City, OK
Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS at Oumedicine in Oklahoma City, OK. Part-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Department:
Blood Bank
Job Description:
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**PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH**
General Description: Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank.
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Performs laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
- Documents deviations in RL solutions.
- Performs immunohematology testing.
- Processes and labels blood components and special blood components and pediatric aliquots.
- Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
- Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation. Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
- Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
- Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
- Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in inventory management.
- Completes annual competency assessment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) required.
Experience: 2 years of experience in blood bank required.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
- Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
- Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
- Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
- Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.
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